| Strong evidence for association |
| Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Previous ectopic pregnancy |
| Endometriosis |
| Previous tubal surgery |
| Previous pelvic surgery |
| Infertility and infertility treatments |
| Uterotubal anomalies |
| History of in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol |
| Cigarette smoking |
| Weaker evidence for association |
| Multiple sexual partners |
| Early age at first intercourse |
| Vaginal douching |